IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Shahid Sayyad Shirazi |
| Operator | Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Builder | Shahid Mahallati Shipbuilding Industries |
| Commissioned | February 2024 |
| Home port | Bandar Abbas |
| Identification | FS313-03 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Shahid Soleimani-class corvette |
| Length | 68 m (223 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Speed | 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph) |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 3 fast boats |
| Armament |
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| Aviation facilities | Helipad |
IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi, a Shahid Soleimani-class warship, was unveiled on February 19, 2024, during a ceremony in Bandar Abbas, which was attended by Mohammad Bagheri, the (former) Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, and Alireza Tangsiri, the Commander of the IRGC Navy.[1][2]
Bagheri stated that the construction of this naval vessel took place at the Specialized Naval Center in Bushehr. This domestically manufactured warship boasts several features, including stealth capabilities that reduce its detection by enemy radar and detection systems, as well as the capacity to patrol an area spanning 5,500 nautical miles (10,200 km; 6,300 mi). Measuring 67 meters (220 ft) in length, 20 m (66 ft) in width, and displacing 600 tons, Shahid Sayyad Shirazi is powered by four engines and has the capability to accommodate a combat helicopter. They can also deploy with three rocket-armed fast boats. Designed in a catamaran style for oceanic operations, it can achieve a maximum speed of 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph).[3][4]
Additionally, the ship is outfitted with the Nawab missile system featuring vertical launch capabilities, as well as the Sayad cruise missile, which has a range of 700 kilometers (430 mi).[5][3][6] In early to mid-March 2025, Iran, Russia, and China conducted a collaborative naval exercise named Security Belt-2025, which took place near the port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy was expected to deploy Shahid Sayyad Shirazi for this exercise.[7][8]
See also
- IRIS Hassan Bagheri
- IRIS Shahid Nazeri
References
- ^ Two new warships added to IRGC Navy Force
- ^ "How IRGCN Plans to Counter Threats Outside Persian Gulf". Kayhan. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ a b Frantzman, Seth J. (19 February 2024). "Iran claims to add two new 'stealth' ships to IRGC Navy". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Huaxia, ed. (19 February 2024). "Iran's IRGC receives 2 homegrown warships". Xinhua. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Brimelow, Benjamin (4 July 2024). "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gets powerful ships to confront adversaries well beyond the Persian Gulf". Business Insider. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Two New Warships Join IRGC Fleet". Iran's Metropolises News Agency. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Iran, Russia, and China to conduct major naval drill in Indian Ocean
- ^ "Russian, Chinese naval vessels enter Iranian waters for major joint military drills". Iranian Student News Agency. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.